Things to Do in Samobor, Croatia: Walking Guide

Located in the foothills west of Zagreb, Samobor is a compact town in Croatia known for its Central European charm, wooded scenery and long‑standing café culture, highlighted by the famous kremšnita cake. Its historic centre, quiet streets and nearby Samobor Hills give visitors a relaxed alpine feel just a short trip from the capital. Neywo offers a free walking tour Samobor via its audio guide with 10 narrated places, letting you explore at your own pace.

What to see in Samobor

St. Anastasia Church

This Roman Catholic church, locally called Crkva svete Anastazije, stands as a notable religious landmark in the town centre.

Samobor Castle

The ruins of Samobor Castle (Stari grad Samobor) rise on Tepec Hill; the old moat, massive entrance and remaining walls still convey the scale of the former fortress.

Church of the Assumption

Together with its Franciscan monastery, this church is considered one of the oldest Franciscan monasteries in the wider Zagreb Archdiocese area.

St. Ann’s Chapel

Known locally as Kapela svete Ane, this small Roman Catholic church is a protected cultural property.

Wagner Villa

Also called Vila Wagner, this distinctive villa is a protected cultural property and a local landmark.

Marton Museum

Housed in a mid‑19th‑century manor, Muzej Marton is Croatia’s first private museum, displaying European applied art from the 18th and 19th centuries, including glass, porcelain, silver, paintings, furniture and clocks.

St. Michael’s Chapel

This small Roman Catholic church, Kapela svetog Mihalja, is also a protected cultural heritage site.

Reiser Castle

The feudal estate Dvorac Reiser contributes to Samobor’s historical character.

Samobor

The town itself lies where the Gradna stream meets the Sava plain, beneath the eastern slopes of the Samobor Hills, and includes numerous surrounding settlements that link it to the countryside.

Praunsperger – Bošnjak Manor House

Known as Dvorac Podolje, this historic mansion is one of the local places worth pausing to see.

Explore Samobor with Neywo

Neywo provides one self-guided walking tour in Samobor: “Castle Hill to the Franciscans: Samobor’s Old Town”. It covers 3.34 km, takes about 110 minutes and includes 10 narrated stops. As you reach each place, the app tells its story, allowing you to go at your own pace with no group and no schedule. Narration is available in 11 languages. If you have more time, consider visiting nearby Varazdin, Ozalj or Karlovac for further day trips. Download the free Neywo app and start your self‑guided walk through Samobor today.